Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax X90

Comparison of Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax X90 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-610UZ ×
Pentax X90 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-610UZPentax X90
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSP-610UZX90
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107112
1↑Width (mm)73109
Height (mm)7384
Weight (g)405438
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax X70
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1412.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 AsphericalPentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 616.0026.00 - 676.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 110.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)2226
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.300.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 61 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.25
  • 162.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF; 200K dots with diopter control
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/4000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2Sport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) - 41.0ft (12.5m); Tele: 5.9ft (1.8m) - 20.7ft (6.3m)30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5931
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-9
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.65
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350255
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary D-LI106
Usable battery types
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization, AF Tracking, HD Video (720p), HDMI OutputSensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP.



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